Tatum FFA Rodeo Awards All-around Cowboy to Tommy Price
Tommy Price of Tatum won the All-around cowboy award at the Tatum FFA Rodeo held last Friday and Saturday. He earned the top honor after two first-place rodeo finishes, with Emmett Fallon of Fort Sumner as runner up. Fallon received a young colt from local rancher L. Townsend. Price got a tooled fador from the chapter. About 1,600 attended the rodeo and PTA barbecue fundraiser for band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Price
Tatum
Tatum Ffa
Price
Emmett Fallon
Ft. Sumner
Fallon
L. B. Townsend
Lea Co
Tatum Pta
Kenny Smith
Monument
Fort Sumner
Tommy Price Tatum
Richard Hughes
Roswell
Gene Philips
Plains
Texas
Eddied Courtner
Brownfield
Wootsie Houston
Seminole
A. Cc. Clanahan
Tokio
Jerry Ancell Seminole
Becky Jo Smith
Jal
A’aun Young
Lovington
Barbara Mullins Tatum
Just Married Sign Picket Sparks Tense Local Incident
John Parker a 69 year old former rig builder sits on a Lovington picket line with a sign reading Just Married while a nearby woman, described as a fat Negro, sits on a nail keg and explains she supports two children and is paid by union man Rice. Labor disputes involve Hobbs Local 2342 and independent masonry workers amid jurisdiction questions. Parker recalls a work accident that cost him his foot and notes the risks of heavy oil field labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker
Parker
Lovington
The
International Bricklayers Union
AFL, Cio
Trades Council
R. D. Granath
Hobbs Carpenters Local 2342
Hobbs Trades Council
Hobbs
Lea County
Texas
Roy Simmons
Lue
Jury Acquits Monte Godfrey in Hobbs Killing
A Lee County jury acquitted Monte Godfrey, a Hobbs carpenter, of murdering Jack Brooks, a Hobbs bricklayer, in a December Hobbs incident that stemmed from a penny ante poker game. Godfrey testified he acted in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Harris
Albuqquerque
Monte Godfrey
Hobbs
Dud Girand
Neal
Godfrey
Brookes
Teachers Close Eunice School Year With Relief
Friday teachers at Eunice school finished final exams and distributed report cards. After 5 PM students relieved, while C H Conway plans summer work in Santa Fe with the New Mexico Education Association and ongoing building repairs and textbook replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice School
Vggek
Lea County
C. H. Conway
Santa Fe
The
New Mexico Education Association
Conway
Sheriff’s surprise at murder verdict in Lea County
Burness Neal faced a death penalty verdict of guilty without mercy. Sheriff Charlie Trimble recalled the moment and joked about offering Neal a steak dinner after a long day in jail. Neal reportedly ate a huge steak, mashed potatoes, beans, bread, and peaches in silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Trimble
Lea County
Burness Neal
Neal
Children Return After Week in New Mexico
Children returned Sunday after a week visiting various places in New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Weldon Cox and Mr and Mrs John Billy Garrett and their children were guests of Mrs Kate Garrett Saturday and attended the Yearling Club dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Weldon Cox
John Billy Garrett
Kate Garrett
Rain Halts Lovington Softball Game Forfeit Gives Magnolia Victory
Bad weather interrupted the Lovington softball league Thursday night. Magnolia Seismic won over McAllister by forfeit when the game was ended by inclement weather. The Amarada vs McDonald game was also canceled due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Magnolia Seismic
McAllister
Amarada
McDonald
SCS Office Opens Saturday Mornings
The soil conservation service office in Lovington will now be open from 8 to 12 each Saturday morning for anyone who wishes to contact it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCS
Soil Conservation Service
Lovington
Mrs Cammack and son visit Lubbock and Hamlin
Mrs. Tom Cammack and her son left Saturday for Lubbock for the Lubbock Memorial Hospital homecoming. From there they will travel to Hamlin to visit Mrs. Cammack's mother for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cammack
Lubbock
Yanceys Visit San Angelo Friends Last Week
Mr and Mrs Joe Yancey of San Angelo were guests of Mr and Mrs J W Suny or last week. The brief note records a social visit and hospitality extended during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Yancey
San Angelo
J. Will
Suny
Lovington Man Charged With Manslaughter After Ball Park Fatality
Orlton Evans Barber of Lovington is free on bond after charges of manslaughter were filed following a fight at Lovington Lions ball park in which James Ernest Brown, a Carlsbad Negro, was killed. Brown struck with a two by four and stomped during the ensuing struggle after a knife was drawn. An inquest was begun, with a Hobbs justice of the peace presiding and four Hobbs residents as jurors. The incident occurred after a dispute between Carlsbad and Lovington players and spectators. No further arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ernest Brown
Carlsbad
Lovington
Lions Ball Park
Orlton Evans Barber
Brown
Lea County Hospital
Hobbs
Justice of the Peace
Tom Finn
W. A. Reifel
E. M. Jackson
D. C. Harmon
Jack Wilder
B M. Barnard
Joe Tom Draper
Trimble
Trimine
Corporal Green Home On 15-Day Furlough
Corporal L. C. Green Jr. son of Mr and Mrs L C Green is home on a 15 day furlough from Biggs Air Force Base El Paso He belongs to the 97th Maintenance Squadron His father is executive secretary of the Lea County Production and Marketing Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Green, Jr
L. C. Green
Lovington
Biggs Air Force Base
el Paso
97Th
Lea County Production and Marketing Administration
PMA Field Man Here Tuesday and Wednesday
W. C. Hutchins Jr. of the state Production and Marketing Administration will visit Lovington Tuesday and Wednesday for a general checkup. He will audit the 1950 Agricultural Marketing permits and review the 1951 peanut program in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hutchins, Jr
State Production and Marketing Administration
Lovington
Agent Heads to Chihuahua For Workers To Gather Papers
Lea County farm bureau agent travels to Chihuahua to obtain bracero papers for local farmers. He must carry a passport or citizenship affidavits, vaccination, performance bond, U S certificate, Mexican consul immigration slip, bank letters, employer contracts, not to hire illegal workers forms, insurance evidence, vehicle safety certificates, travel map, and a bond with INS. He plans to arrive a day early for checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Chihuahua
Braceros
Lea County
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Perbasly
Chad Wiley Appointed Manager at Reed Roller Bit Lovington
Chad Wiley, formerly assistant publisher of the Lovington Leader for over two years, has become manager of the Lovington branch of Reed Roller Bit Co. He assumed duties Monday morning and no replacement has yet been named to the Leader staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Wiley
Lovington
Reed Roller Bit Co
Wiley
Monument Files Petition To Incorporate Monument
The residents of Monument, represented by attorney G. T. Hanners of Lovington, petitioned the County Commission to incorporate the Village of Monument. Commissioner Carl Denson questioned the move, and the commission agreed to verify signatures, conduct a census, and check real estate owners before acting in residents’ best interests. Separately, Hobbs and Monument school districts have moved toward consolidation, with the State Board expected to rule on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument
G. T. Hanners
Lovington
Carl Denson
Hobbs
Hanners
Santa Fe
Denson
Monument Area
County
Hobbs School Board
G. T. Reese
Carlsabad
Sea Soil Conservation District appoints 1951 supervisors
H G Smokie Motsenbocher of Humble C and C A Fort of Lovington along with Marvin Powell of Prairie View were chosen as Sea Soil Conservation district supervisors in the recent election. Fort and Motsenbocher were re elected. The board includes two members appointed by the state board of conservators from others named by agricultural agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. “Smokie
Motsenbocher
Humble City
C. A
State Board of Conservators
PMA
Roswell Memorial Day Visit Noted for J W Wailrich
J W Wailrich spent Memorial Day in Roswell with notes of local observance. The visit marks a brief stay in the New Mexico town during the holiday period and is mentioned in a concise local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wailrich
RosweLl
Mrs J Will Taylor Returns From Truth Or Consequences
Mrs J Will Taylor came back last week after a ten day stay in Truth or Consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will Taylor
Hubbs Residents Entertained by Taylor Family Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Taylor of Hubbs were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J Will Taylor on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Taylor
Hubbs
J. Will Taylor
Civil Filings Light In District Court This Week Hobbs cases
May 29 Hamlin vs City of Hobbs seeks compensation under New Mexico Workman's Compensation for injuries when a dog ran under a motorcycle rear wheel. Hamlin, a Hobbs police officer, sustained cuts bruises and a hip fracture. Settlement demand listed at 700 dollars. May 31 interpleader action over a 287.33 dollar debt. June 1 divorce case Verda Gray Nell Cates vs James G Cates for desertion and support restoration of maiden name. Garnishment case Ohio Oil Company sought 240 dollars plus interest and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hamlin
City of
Hobbs
New Mexico
Hamlin
Olin Muse
Juanita ¢ Martin
Luther Musick
Interpleader
Musick
Juanita Martin
Verda Gray Nell Cates
James G. Cates
State PMA Headquarters Moving to Albuquerque
The State Production and Marketing Administration moves base from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to be near other state agricultural agencies. County PMA secretary L C Green announced the relocation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
Albuquerque
State Production and Marketing Administration
Las Cruces
State Agricultural Agency
L C Green
Mrs Edna Garner Opens 4 Cocktail Lounge in Caney Kansas
Mrs Edna Garner known as Mom in Lovington opens four cocktail lounges in Caney Kansas. Her daughter Miss Pearl Barbout owns Barbour's Cafe in Lovington. Garner previously lived here and her daughter ran the cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Garner
Lovington
Caney
Kansas
Miss Pearl Barbout
Barbour’s Cafe
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Fort Sumner Lad
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Lawrence Rice
Co-Op
Rice
Bill Scullan
Brick
Roy C. Anderson
Lee County
Eunice
Mallamar-McAllester Fuel Lions
Buckeye
McAllester Fuel Lions
Amerada
Magnolia
Jane Russell
Las Vegas
Nevada
Litthe
Donna Harrington
North Tewsbury, Mass
Schenley Laboratories, Inc
C. E. Barber
Charlie Trimle
Corporal Green
United States
BIT Company
Monument Files
Roswell Visiton
Mrs. Taylor Home
Daniels and Sons, Inc
L. R. Galbreath Company
Paul S Brown
H B Morrow
Ohio Oil Company
Garnishee
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